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7 June 2024  Ashley S. Miller  Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
 

Summary
Learn how to recover files from a hard drive that wont boot and access critical files when the operating system fails to launch.



Table of contents

table iconI. Remove the computer hard disk, connect it to other PCs and restore data
table iconII. Use Renee Passnow to create a boot disk and restore data
how to recover files from a hard drive that wont boot

I. Remove the computer hard disk, connect it to other PCs and restore data

When your computer won’t start, remove the hard drive and connect it to another computer using a hard drive reader or box. Check for data loss and use professional data recovery software if needed. We recommend using Renee Undeleter. Let’s learn more about this software and how to use it.

1. What is Renee Undeleter?

Renee Undeleter is specialized software for restoring various data files. If you accidentally delete important files, empty the recycle bin, or format the disk/storage, you can use this tool to retrieve the lost data. The software includes four functional modules: Fast Partition Scan, Whole Partition Scan, Whole Disk Scan, and Image Creation. It addresses all potential data loss issues, making it very convenient.
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Multiple scan modes Fast partition scan, whole partition scan and whole disk scan;

Supported file types Image, video, audio, text, email and so on;

Image creation Create a partition image to read and back up data;

Supported devices SD card, SDHC, SDXC, USB flash drive, hard disk and computer.

Easy to use Recover data by 3 steps;

Multiple scan modes Fast partition/whole partition/whole disk scan;

Supported devices SD card/USB/hard disk.

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2. How to use Renee Undeleter to recover hard disk data?

Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Undeleter on a computer. Connect the hard disk and select the “Whole Disk Scan” option.
Note: Do not install on the disk that needs to restore data, so as not to cause data overwriting.
select whole disk scan in renee undeleter
Data Recovery Function:

  • Fast Partition Scan – Quickly retrieve files lost due to accidental deletion or emptying the recycle bin.
  • Whole Partition Scan – Recover files from inaccessible or formatted partitions.
  • Whole Disk Scan – Analyze partition information and fully scan the entire disk.
  • Image Creation – Create an image of a partition to back up its current state.
Step 2: Select the drive to be scanned and click (Next).
select a disk to recover in renee undeleter
Step 3: The software will analyze the drive. After analysis, a prompt window to “Select the partition you want to scan” may appear. Choose the partition according to your needs.
scanning the whole disk in renee undeleter
After scanning, preview the files in the right window, select the ones to restore, and click the Recover button in the lower right corner.
select taget files to recover with renee undeleter
undeleter preview docx
Step 4: Select the target folder, click Browse to choose the storage path, then click Recover to execute the file recovery command. Wait patiently.
Note: Do not save the recovered files on the original disk to avoid data overwriting. It is recommended to choose another disk to save these recovered files.
recover files from whole disk scan with renee undeleter

II. Use Renee Passnow to create a boot disk and restore data

Besides the methods mentioned, you can use data recovery software to create bootable media and save data from a faulty hard drive to another external storage device. For example, use Renee Passnow to save the failed hard disk without entering data recovery/transfer operations under the Windows system.

1. What is Renee Passnow?

Renee PassNow is a professional system rescue software that helps Windows users clear account passwords, create new administrator accounts, restore disk/memory card data, recover data after disk formatting, transfer disk files, and erase or scan disk files. It also supports repairing Windows system issues, such as MBR boot records, DBR error parameters, 0xc00000e, startup failures, and black or blue screens. Compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, it meets diverse system rescue needs.
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Preview the files Preview the files while transferring the data.

Multifuctional Data recovery, Windows password reset, bootable problem recovery can be run without system.

Highly compatible Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista. Also supports UEFI boot mode.

Easy to use 3 steps to transfer the files.

Transfer the files Transfer the important files of the computer without system.

Preview the files Preview the files while transferring the data.

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2. How to restore data using Renee Passnow

Transferring data files with Renee Passnow is simple enough for even computer novices to master in just a few minutes. Let’s go through the detailed steps together.
Step 1: Download and install Renee Passnow on a functional computer. Connect a USB stick, run Renee Passnow, and select “Create a Live USB.” (Note: Ensure important files on the USB stick are backed up as this process will delete all data.)
create a boot media with renee passnow
Step 2: Select x64 or x86 based on your system type, and click Download Now to download the ISO file. Then, click Create USB after the download, and finally, click Eject USB.
use renee passnow to create usb to reset passnword
Step 3: Connect the boot device to the computer, power it on, and press the BIOS shortcut key displayed briefly on the screen to access the BIOS settings. In the BIOS (Boot) interface, set the USB device or CD-ROM drive as the primary boot option, save the changes, and exit. For details, refer to: How to enter BIOS and modify the boot order.
Note: If you create a rescue U disk, select (Removable Devices) as the first boot item, and if you create a rescue CD, select (CD-ROM Drive) as the first boot item.
change boot order in BIOS menu
Step 4: Wait for a while, after Renee Passnow is loaded, select the (Undeleter) option and click the (Run) button.
Tips: If you want to transfer many files from the internal hard disk to other external disks, you can choose the (Data transfer) function for the batch data transfer operation.
data recovery function in Renee Passnow
Step 5: Select (Whole Disk Scan) to scan the hard disk.
scan the whole partition with renee passnow recovery function to reinstall windows 7
Step 6: After the scan, select the file to recover, click the (Recover) button, save the file to another external disk, eject the USB stick, and repair the computer. Check solutions for Windows computers that won’t start.
preview before recovery